The first train came to Stevens Point in 1871- and Locomotive #2713 (built in 1911), is a testament to the important role that railroad has played in the city since that date. Stevens Point’s Southside Railroad Complex was once the hub of railroad activity in Central Wisconsin. Locomotive #2713, on display since 1955, is open for exploration and includes stairs […]
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SAGBRAW Day 2: Burger and a Tall Boy
By the second full day of the tour, you start to get into the routine of things. The alarm goes off at 5:00am, you get up, stumble to the bathroom and brush your teeth and clean up. Next up is getting dressed and packing up your tent and gear so you can hit the road […]
County Fairs In Full Swing
Have you seen them? They’re back…”Back To School” ads on TV and in the newspaper. It may seem that Summer vacation is almost gone… but there is a whole line up of County Fairs to attend between now and mid-September! Grab the whole family because the 4-H exhibits, Midway rides and cream puffs are calling! […]
Signs of Wisconsin
Some businesses know that customers like added value… like this tavern in Milladore (which is located on the Yellowstone Trail).
Time lapse of a 15 hour roadtrip from Ohio to Minnesota
Here’s a road trip from Ohio to Minnesota captured one frame every 15 seconds by a dashboard digital camera. Pay special attention starting at 2:20 as the trip travels I90/94 in Wisconsin. Music by OK-Go gives it a nice surreal feel. Ohio to Minnesota Time Lapse from Dave Lucius on Vimeo.